WMS Servers Using TileCache.py

[PatrickRouse]

I am trying to view data in Arcgis (9.3) from a wms service (mapserver) that uses TileCache.py python script as part of the service url

The service is http://atlas.agr.gc.ca/phz-zrp_wms/tilecache.py?

I am unable to view the data and I assume it is because I am not specifying any tile selections.  Just curious if anyone has tried to access this service or a similar service via Arcgis and has been able to view the data.  Any information would be appreciated.

thanks

[TonyContreras]

The service you mentioned is using Tile Cache project, which does not follow any OGC standard, though it works with WMS services. It seems that some requests (even though they follow the spec) are not valid for Tile Cache. From what I've read, Open Layers is a preferred client for consuming services hosted by Tile Cache. Here is more information.

MetaCarta's Tile Cache:
http://tilecache.org/

[YingqiTang]

Agree with Tony, add a little more comment on this. My understanding is that the WMS from TileCache is simply a cached tile service with an interface of WMS, so you won't able to request a map in arbitrary extent and scale, only those request matching the underlying tiles return correct images.

Thanks.